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Physics questions and answers

Physics Questions and Answers

If you want to learn more about the nature and properties of matter and energy or you're simply preparing for a Physics exam, these Physics past questions and answers are ideal for you.

2,932.

A quantity of ice at 10oC is heated until the temperature of the heating vessel is 90oC. Which of the following constants is NOT required to determine the quantity of heat supplied to the vessel?

A.

specific heat capacity of ice

B.

specific heat capacity of water

C.

specific latent heat of fusion

D.

specific latent heat of vaporization

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,933.

A temperature scale has a lower fixed point of 40mm and a upper fixed point of 200mm. What is the reading on this scale when a thermometer reads 60oC?

A.

33.3mm

B.

36.0mm

C.

96.0mm

D.

136.0mm

Correct answer is D

200mm ..... 100oC

Xmm ..... 60oC

400mm ..... 0oC

x4020040 = 6001000

X = 136mm

2,935.

The equation PxVyTz = constant in charles' law when

A.

x = 1, y = -1, z = 1

B.

x = 0, y = 1, z = -1

C.

x = 1, y = 0, z = -1

D.

x = 0, y = 1, z = 1

Correct answer is B

According to Charles' law, the volume of a given mass of gas is directly proportional to its absolute temperature at constant pressure.